Aphroditi Karalis
Memory
11 - 22 September 2024
G1
Opening Night
Friday 13 September | 6 - 8pm
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Time, memory and the ephemeral are themes that run through my work. I use a variety of mediums, sometimes together sometimes on their own, to create a feeling I would like to express but don’t quite know the words to use.
Macauley Culkin, an American actor said something that jumps right out at me. “I am a collection of thoughts and memories and likes and dislikes. I am the things that have happened to me and the sum of everything I’ve ever done. I am the clothes I wear on my back. I am every place and every person and every object I have ever come across.”
It’s ‘the things that have happened’, the untimely and horrific death of my brother, watching loved ones be ravaged by cancer, stuck in a soul destroying job and not knowing how to leave -all this and more that being alive throws at you that sits under the skin.
In this body of work i use mainly acrylics and create history by adding layers. In the first few I use my hands to feel the canvas and move pigment. As I progress through the layers I move to a pancake spatula or palette knife to push away the paint or pull it towards me or sometimes slashing through it leaving behind scarring or stitching. I work on the kitchen floor like my canvas is a body on a battlefield being tended by a doctor.
“You remember too much, my mother said to me recently. Why hold onto all that? And I said, where can I put it down?” - Anne Carson, Canadian Poet
Artist Bio
Aphroditi Karalis (b. 1966) is a visual artist based in Melbourne, Australia, with a background in photography. Her artwork delves into the realm of personal experience, memory, and the interplay between past and present, utilising various mediums to explore ideas and emotions.
With a keen eye for experimentation, Aphroditi Karalis continually pushes the boundaries of her craft, integrating new techniques and concepts into her work.
From intimate gallery exhibitions to thought-provoking street installations, her art seeks to evoke reflection and connection, inviting viewers to delve into the complexities of existence.
Aphroditi Karalis is not only a creator but also a skilled organizer, orchestrating successful exhibitions that showcase her own pieces alongside those of fellow artists. Her dedication to the arts community is evident in her collaborative spirit and commitment to promoting creativity in all its forms.
Contact
Phone : (03) 9482 3550
mail@redgallery.com.au
Address
157 St Georges Rd
Fitzroy North, Victoria, 3068
Map
How to get here
Tram: Route 11
Stop 21 just north of Edinburgh Gardens
Melway Ref: 30B12
Parking in nearby streets
Bus: 504 (Reid Street)
